The College Basketball Stories

<p>These are the tales of college basketball past as you've never heard them before. Our guests tell stories blending team seasons, on- and off-court moments, memories of personal fandom catastrophe and elation, and, yes, alcohol.</p>

UConn (2005-06)

Episode 28 - UConn Huskies (2005-06) We are joined by a traumatized trio of @MaryLizyBrown @HurleyMania & @MisterHotBalls w/ countless beers (+ Mary’s entire box of cookies) to talk Andrew Bynum, stolen laptops, Maui, young @DAonCBS & a team from Fairfax. https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories

05-17
01:42:52

NCAA Tournament (2022)

Before this year’s bracket is set, we recap last year’s tourney talking thiccc Brey, St. Peter’s, the cheerleader who saved the world, Foster Loyer revenge game, Jay Wright Night, Coach K funeral tour, Eric Church & Tom Gola. https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories

03-08
45:09

The NIT (2022)

as told by NIT Stu of The Barking Crow We are joined by @nit_stu of The Barking Crow before this years NIT to revisit last years memories. We talk about the A10 participation, #1 overall seed Dayton heading on the road twice, Xavier/A&M final + a preview of 2023. https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories

03-07
33:56

UConn (2008-09)

as told by Ghost Mike Toscano We are joined by @mtosc98 and some adult milks to tell the story of Jim Calhoun’s run with Hasheem & young Kemba, a showdown with the Zags, Dyson’s injury, Blair beatdown x2, 6 OTs, and a waterworks Final Four. https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories

02-03
50:18

Oregon State (2015-16)

as told by Andy Clark and Sam Whiteley of The Payton Years Podcast We are joined by the guys of @YearsPayton to tell the story of Wayne Tinkle making it a family affair. We talk Young Glove, Jarmal’s Chick-fil-A, good losses, The Beaver Bias, and a magical run to the tourney. https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories Also available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Please like/subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@theCBBstories?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the episode on our podcast feed on Apple, Google, Spotify or Stitcher: https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=27aed03e-7f50-4c16-83c8-34f52ecdb4d5

01-10
01:03:45

Loyola (2017-18)

as told by Andrew Buchholz and Thomas Smyth of Podcast 63 We are joined by the guys of @Podcast63 to tell the story of Porter on lunchroom tables, King Krut, stunners in The Swamp, court storming, scorer Ben Richardson, Sister Jean & the birth of the Blers we know today. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

06-17
01:45:20

Tulsa (1980-81)

as told by Ryan Token and Matt Rechtien of The Golden Hurricast We are joined by the guys of @GoldenHurricast to tell the story of Nolan Richardson taking an entire JUCO roster to the MVC & talk Mike Anderson, an early Louisville statement, The Rubberband Man & the NIT. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

03-07
01:45:18

Texas Tech (2018-19)

as told by Michael Macon of Viva the Matadors We are joined by @mikemacon23 of @vivathematadors & @HomersHub to tell the story of Beard’s national title run behind a defensive scheme, a KU drubbing, wins over Few/Izzo, & eventual rotational breakdown. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

02-19
01:45:55

Marquette (2011-12)

as told by Andrei Greska of Paint Touches We are joined by @AndreiGreska of @PaintTouches & tequila to tell the story of the Buzz breakthrough, new unis, a double dose of Norfolk St., DLTD, half-half suspensions, a snake oil salesman & lots of sweat. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

01-31
01:40:09

Seton Hall (2015-16)

as told by Tim Best of The Igloo Podcast We are joined by @TheRealTimmyIce of #TheIgloo Podcast to tell the story of the Kevin Willard redemption tour alongside The Prophet, divine Delgado, a chef costume & lobsters. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

01-26
01:46:01

St. Louis (1997-98)

as told by John and Danny of West Pine Bills We are joined by the guys of @WestPineBills to tell the story of the Larry Hughes Year of Spoonball talking Dust/Doost, Baniak the Maniak, loaded Conference USA, the UCLA game, stacked Puerto Rico tourney & NCAA tourney trip. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

01-13
01:28:52

Dayton (2016-17)

as told by Ghost McHistory We are joined by @GhostMcHistory to tell the story of the Last March of Arch complete w/ Big Steve’s tragic death #RIP, Josh’s leg, Sam Miller’s face, 4-straight tourneys for the winningest class & the bballwife4life. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

01-13
01:02:22

Kentucky (2013-14)

as told by Conner Caldwell of the Beers and Buckets Podcast and Michael Beard of OSM Bracketology We are joined by @connerjcaldwell of @beersandbuckets & @AllMikedUp_ of @osmbracketology to tell the story of Cal’s philosophy, #BBN, preseason #1, Robert Morris revenge, FLLLorida, and a trip to the title game. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

01-06
01:11:45

The NIT (1970)

as told by NIT Stu of The Barking Crow We are joined by @nit_stu of the thebarkingcrow.com to tell the story of the most exclusive tourney, NIT friend - Al McGuire’s Marquette turning down the NCAA, Apollo 11 bowling warmups, 94 ft on the moon & Stu’s crusade. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

12-31
01:13:53

St. Louis (2011-12)

as told by Peter Hale & Zac Miller of the Midtown Madness Podcast We are joined by @peterisatweeter & @ZacMillerMMP of @MidtownMadPod to tell the story of the final year & legacy of the late Rick Majerus, a West Coast trip, a brief AP ranking, a Conklin screen & a Columbus takeover. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

12-12
01:15:44

Ohio State (2006-07)

as told by Brett Ludwiczak of Land-Grant Holy Land We are joined by @BLeez17 of @Landgrant33 to tell the story of the unstoppable freshman trio of Oden/Conley/@clubtrillion dropping top-ranked Badgers & solidifying a new rivalry after another title vs the Gators. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

11-17
57:50

La Salle (2012-13)

as told by Rich and Dennis of The Gola Standard We are joined by the fellas of @TheGolaStandard to tell the story of Dr. G’s unprecedented run w/ a core of Philly musicians. We talk Tom Gola Arena architecture, pools, bad unis, Econ tests, The Big 5 & The 6 Men. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

11-07
01:26:28

Memphis (1991-92)

as told by Ryne Hancock We are joined by @TheRHancock19 to tell the story of the bball-rich city of Memphis, integration of the program, opening The Pyramid, Huggins heart attacks, Cincy nightmares and people to be afraid of in New Orleans. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

10-23
01:02:54

Dayton (2002-03 & 2003-04)

as told by Justin Hinders We are joined by @DaytonMBB’s Twitter recruiting specialist @UDers_1 to tell the story of OP, BG, a 4-seed, not-Andre Iguodala, Maui, the Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy & his ongoing recruitment of Gabe Cupps. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

10-15
53:00

Gonzaga (2017-18)

as told by Lissa Tripp and Diana Berger We are joined by the hot mess/perfect combo of @LissaT1818 & @dlynnbergs to tell the story of PK80, Vegas tuck & rolls, Kispert attractiveness, BYU TV, San Diego hatred, acronym dyslexia, and FSU trauma. https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

10-14
01:27:48

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